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Global Hunger Index: India ranks 97 out of 118 countries; 15% of country’s population undernourished

Global Hunger Index: India ranks 97 out of 118 countries; 15% of country’s population undernourished

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Global Hunger Index: India ranks 97 out of 118 countries; 15% of country’s population undernourished
A new report on hunger found that one in three children in India has stunted growth, whereas 15% of the country’s population is undernourished.

The 2016 Global Hunger Index (GHI) that was released on Tuesday said 38.7% of Indian children under five years are stunted due to lack of food. The report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), also ranked India 97 among 118 countries, faring worse than all its neighbours China (29), Nepal (72), Myanmar (75), Sri Lanka (84) and Bangladesh (90), except for Pakistan (107) in measures of hunger.  …

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AMLSN accuses CMD’s, MDs of suppressing other health professional

AMLSN accuses CMD’s, MDs of suppressing other health professional

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In a communiqué issued at the end of its 52nd Annual Scientific Conference and workshop which took place in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital, The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN has raised con­cern over what it described as the indiscriminate use of public offices by some Chief Executive Officers of both federal and state health fa­cilities to oppress and sup­press other health profes­sionals in Nigeria. The communiqué was signed by its National President, Toyosi Y Raheem; Secre­tary, Dr Surajudeen Jun­aid and Public Rela­tions Officer, Tam Adeyeye.

The group noted that the uses of the indiscriminate powers were manifested by the consistent and deliber­ate misinterpretation of gov­ernment circulars and ex­tant laws by some CEOs of health institutions. “Conference observed that the trend could fur­ther escalate workplace in­ter-professional disharmo­ny, dampen the morale of health professionals and re­duce the productivity of the affected health professionals. …

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Jigawa Assembly passes by law on HIV test before marriage.

Jigawa Assembly passes by law on HIV test before marriage.

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During yesterday plenary, Chairman of the Committee on the Control of HIV/AIDS, Ibrahim Suleman Gwiwa has said that the Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill which makes it compulsory for all intending couples to undergo test for HIV/AIDs, twice, in the last three months before marriage is contracted, adding that the bill intends to provide free and compulsory HIV/AID test before marriage as well prohibit all forms of discrimination and stigmatization against people living with virus.
Gwiwa also said that the bill became necessary because the disease was spreading in the state through marriages contracted without HIV tests, between prospective couple. …

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Nasarawa state to partner with Cuban Government on Healthcare

Nasarawa state to partner with Cuban Government on Healthcare

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The  Executive governor of Nasarawa state, Umaru Tanko Almakura has lauded the Cuban Government for its firm stand on health related issues and expressed the readiness of Nasarawa State to partner Cuba in the areas of healthcare and agriculture.

Governor Almakura made this known when he received the Cuban Ambassador Carlos Trejo-Sosa who was in the state for a courtesy visit and discussions on various issues at the Government House Lafia. Speaking on the healthcare collaboration the Governor stated it would have a more positive approach if a research and diagnostic laboratory is set up in Nasarawa State, saying that such an effort would go a long way in stemming the tide of Lassa fever among other diseases. …

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CMD harps on free treatment for accident victims.

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The Chief Medical Di­rector (CMD) of Dal­hatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Dr Yakubu Ashuku, has said that in or­der to ensure that precious lives are not wasted; there is the need for health facilities to give urgent attention to ac­cident victims. He, however, disclosed that part of the services which is offered at no cost in his Spe­cialist Hospital was the free treatment of multiple acci­dent victims whose rela­tions cannot be immediate­ly reached.

According to him, since the suspension of the strike recently embarked upon by medical doctors in Nasara­wa State, all health services in the hospital have been go­ing on without any hitch as all departments in the hospital have continued to put in their best in ensuring that medical services are delivered on time and in the general interest of the patients. …

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Coke, Pepsi fund health group-but fight them too-study

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A new study has shown that Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the two major US soda giants, have given millions of dollars to health organizations while quietly fighting anti-obesity measures such as taxes on soft drinks, The Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo, from 2011 to 2015, sponsored 96 national health organizations battling public health problems such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, said the research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. …

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Doctors begin warning strike in UCH.

Doctors begin warning strike in UCH.

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Following a decision taken at a congress on Tuesday afternoon, the Chairman of the University College Hospital (UCH), Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Dr. Lukman Ogunjinmi has said that resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan started a five-day warning strike, yesterday over alleged short-payment in their salaries and allowances. The bone of contention is the ‘skipping,’ which has to do with increased salary for resident doctors. …

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Health Problems of the accounting profession

Health Problems of the accounting profession

Oct 13, 2016 1
Wikipedia defines Accountancy or Accounting as the measurement, processing and communication of financial information about an economic organization.
It can also be defined as the keeping or preparation of financial records of an organization, the verification, analysis and reporting of such records to stakeholders, both internal and external.

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